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UKZ 2873

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

263,263 mi
Last recorded263,263 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 2873
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 263,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 254,347 miles

Offside passenger door skin corrodedd

Fail 6 Oct 2022 254,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside passenger door skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 251,000 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2020 245,020 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 245,018 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 226,419 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 226,417 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shieldloose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 199,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Nearside Rear cross member holed and coroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear fixing D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.2.6)

both outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Mar 2018 198,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill box section (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Nearside Rear cross member corroded/holed

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

sills blistering /corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 170,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres o/s and n/s wearing inner edges

Front windscreen minor chips and scratches

full front under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

service brake wear warning indicatorlight on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2017 170,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [d] BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [D]bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres o/s and n/s wearing inner edges

Front windscreen minor chips and scratches

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bulb failure wearing light on dash

full front under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

service brake wear warning indicatorlight on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion around jack points and offside outer sill

Pass 28 May 2014 116,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion around front jack points

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 107,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,786 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,548 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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UKZ 2873 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UKZ 2873, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UKZ 2873 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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